25th Annual
NEW YORK TRI/BI-ATHLON SERIES - Race #2
in memory of Ned Northrop
Lake Sebago, Harriman State Park, NY
(30 miles north of NY City)
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Triathlon - Swim-½ mi. Bike-16 mi. Run-3 mi.
Biathlon - Run-3 mi. Bike-16 mi. Run-3 mi.
COMPETITOR INFO
FIELD: First 500 entries (triathlon + biathlon combined).
* No relay teams
New York Triathlon (NYT) has staged over 500 multi-sport events since 1984 and is proud to claim the best safety record in the country. The following rules and regulations are designed for your personal safety and enjoyment. Failure to comply with these rules will result in penalties and/or disqualification.
ABSOLUTELY NO PARTS OF ENTRY FEES WILL BE REFUNDED, TRANSFERRED OR CREDITED.
IMPORTANT: Race packets will not be issued without your knowing your race bib number and having photo ID!
You will receive an email with you race bib number approximately 3-4 days before the event. At check-in you must know your bib number before getting in to the line that corresponds to your number. If you do not know your number, you may look it up on an alphabetical list posted near the registration tables before getting in your respective line. .
XPRESS CHECK IN: NYT members should proceed directly to the Xpress Check in line. You must have a valid NYT 2010 membership card and know your race/bib number to receive your race packet.
EARLY: before July 15 Triathlon: $75 Biathlon - $60
LATE: after July 15 Triathlon: $85 Biathlon - $70
RACE DAY: Triathlon: $90 Biathlon - $75
* No T-shirts to Sunday (race day) entries.
NYT Member Discount:: Triathlon: $10 Biathlon - $5
* No credit cards or personal checks accepted on weekend of race.
AWARDS:
Tri: 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall male/female and in 5-year groups; 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+ female, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ male.
Bi: 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall male/female and in 10-year age groups; 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ female, 60-69, 70+ male .
* To receive an award you must be present at the awards ceremony
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
No packet pick up on Saturday!
Sunday (Race Day) - Lake Sebago, Harriman State Park.
6:15 - 7:30 a.m. - Check-in. new entries, packet pick-up.
*** No Numbers issued or race packets saved after 7:45! ***
7:45 a.m. - Course orientation, final race instructions
8:00 a.m. - Race Start (rain or shine).
10:30 a.m. - Course closes, Raffle, Awards presentation.
Park Notice: Dogs (on or off leash) will not be allowed in to Sebago Beach at Harriman State Park.
VOLUNTEERS: Is there someone you know who can volunteer while your competing? Just call NYT at 845-247-0271 from 10:00-5:00 and leave a message with their name and confirm that they will be coming to the race. Volunteers will receive a souvenir T-shirt and our sincere thanks!
TRANSITION AREA: Entry to competitors with race numbers ONLY!. Please request family members and friends not to accompany you in the transition area. Bicycles must be placed on assigned bike racks. Bikes on wrong racks will be removed from the race. NO cycling in or out of the transition area. Cycling past the "DISMOUNT" signs at the entrance to the transition area will result in a 2 minute penalty.
SWIM (Triathlon): The swim will be in waves of 100 competitors per wave. Wave #1 is for competitors 1 - 100, wave #2 is for 101 - 200, wave #3 is 201 - 300, etc. The time between each wave will be 2 minutes.
Competitors must wear the official swim cap provided at check-in. Failure to wear the official swim cap will result in DISQUALIFICATION! Upon completion of the swim, you will run 100 yards from the beach to the transition area.
You must notify a race official IMMEDIATELY if you do not complete the swim. Failure to do so will DISQUALIFY you from participating in any future events organized by the NYT.
Wet suits are allowed but are not necessary. Water temperature in past 20 years has been between 68 - 72 degrees.
Due to Parks lifeguard restrictions, competitors are NOT allowed in the water PRIOR to or AFTER the Triathlon.
RUN (Triathlon & Biathlon): The run course of 3 miles is out (1.5 miles) and back. The roads throughout the run and bike course will be OPEN to the normal flow of traffic. You must obey traffic rules at ALL times! While on the run course you MUST run WITH the direction of traffic and stay on the RIGHT shoulder of the road. You will be penalized 4 minutes if you interfere with the normal flow of traffic. (Biathletes - the second run is identical to the first).
BIKE (Triathlon & Biathlon): The bike course of 16 miles is a loop. While biking, you must stay to the Extreme Right of the road at all times! The course goes half way Around the traffic island at the entrance to Lake Sebago and up Lake Welch Drive. Stay on Lake Welsh Drive until it meets with Cedar Pond Road (Tiorati Lake Drive). Bike uphill on Cedar Pond Road for 3 miles to Lake Tiorati. Go 3/4 way around traffic circle at Lake Tiorati and merge on to Seven Lakes Drive. Take Seven Lakes Drive , past Lake Kanawakee, to entrance leading to Sebago Beach.
BEWARE: THERE IS A U-TURN AT THE BOTTOM OF LAKE WELCH DRIVEĀ
.AT THE BOTTOM OF A LONG DOWNHILL - YOU MUST SLOW DOWN CONSIDERABLY TO MAKE THE TURN!
It is your responsibility to know and stay on the course at all times. If you are uncertain of the course, review the course map BEFORE the race and follow the guidelines of the CONE DIRECTIONAL SYSTEM below.
CONE DIRECTIONAL SYSTEM: All turns on the bike course are marked by a series of small (12") orange cones. Following them is essential to stay on course. If in doubt at any intersection, always follow the direction marked by the orange cones. Exit all traffic circles in the direction of the cones. Do not expect volunteers, marshalls and/or police personnel to point you in the right direction. They are on the course only for traffic control at key intersections.
WATER STATIONS: There will be two water stops:
1. Exit of the transition area. 2. Run turn - 1.5 miles from transition.
PLEASE DISCARD WATER CUPS IN THE GARBAGE CANS LOCATED JUST PAST THE WATER TABLES.
DO NOT THROW WATER CUPS ON THE ROAD OR IN THE PARKING LOT!
Bring FULL water bottle(s) for the bike course as no water will be available at the Park prior to the start of the race.
DRAFTING RULES: You must maintain a distance of three bike lengths from the bike in front of you! You may not be closer than this distance for any period exceeding 15 seconds. If you are, you will be assessed a TWO minute penalty for each successive violation. Riding alongside another biker will also result in a two minute penalty.
Note: Pack Riding is a Serious Violation of the Rules of Tri/Biathlon! You can file an official complaint regarding "drafters" by noting their race number. A competitor who has three "drafting reports" filed against him/her will automatically receive a penalty for each infraction..
POST-RACE: Award winners must be present at the post-race awards ceremony to claim their prize. No Exceptions! Refreshments are for competitors ONLY and are not provided for friends and family members.
HELMETS: A bicycling helmet must be positively secured with chin strap before leaving the transition area. Riding without a helmet will result in immediate disqualification! Helmets must be ANSI, SNELL or USCF approved.
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RACE NUMBERS/ELECTRONIC TIMING:
On the morning of the race, you will pick up an electronic timing chip that corresponds to your assigned bib number. This chip must be attached with the supplied velcro strap to your ankle.and must remain attached throughout the entire event.
You cannot use any chip other than the one that is assigned to you on the morning of the race. Wearing any other chip will result in errors to overall timing and your disqualification.
After you finish the event, you must remove the chip and drop it in the collection bin at the end of the timing chute.
If you lose your chip during the race or fail to turn it in after you cross the finish line, you will be charged $75. If you paid for the race using a credit card, your card will be charged automatically. Others will be sent an invoice.
Your bib number must be attached to the FRONT of your shirt (or race belt) during the entire race .
If you enter the transition area or cross the finish line and your number is not clearly visible on your FRONT, you will be receive a 2 minute penalty.
The 2-sided vinyl (adhesive-backed) bike frame number must be attached to the front of the top tube of your bicycle and may not be removed until you leave the leave the transition area.
Check the label affixed to the timing tag (on the front of your bib number) for correct information regarding your name, age, sex and category (T-Triathlon, B-Biathlon).
Notify officials prior to the race of any mistakes!=========================================================
RESULTS: Results will be posted on our web site www.nytri.org
HOW TO GET THERE:
From Palisades Parkway/Geo. Washington Bridge: Take upper level of GW Bridge, stay to extreme right and get on to Palisades Parkway. Take Palisades Parkway to exit 16 (Lake Welch, Sebago Beach). Follow signs to Lake Sebago/Seven Lakes Drive - Approximately 5 miles.
From NY Thruway (I-87)/Albany: Get off at exit 16. Continue to Rte. 6 East. Stay on Rte 6 for 5 miles and get on to Palisades Parkway-South. Take first exit past traffic circle marked "Seven Lakes Drive, Lake Welch, Lake Sebago". After leaving Palisades Pkwy, follow directions to Lake Sebago (see above).
From Westchester/Connecticut: Cross Tappan Zee Bridge, stay on New York Thruway North to exit 13N/Palisades Pkwy North. Follow directions above.
RACE VIOLATIONS & PENALTIES
2 Minute Penalties
- Riding bicycle anywhere within transition area.
- Bicycle not on assigned bike rack or racked incorrectly.
- Each drafting or "pack riding" violation.
- Accepting outside assistance or being paced by non-competitor.
- Race # not visible at any time while biking and.or running.
- Unsecured helmet chin strap leaving/entering transition area.
- Biking in the center or left of roadway.
Disqualification
- Riding without an approved biking helmet.
- Wearing headphones during any portion of race.
- Verbal abuse of any volunteer, official or staff or any other unsportsmanlike conduct (determined by race director).
HAVE A SAFE AND FUN RACE!
